Magic gardens, or, The starry-eyed saviours of the western night
By: by Viva Las Vegas
Publisher: Factory Girl Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Place of publication not identified]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9780991225705
Subjects: Stripteasers; Biography
Other titles: Starry-eyed saviours of the western night; Memoirs of Viva Las Vegas
Description: A midwest preacher's daughter with a sophisticated academic pedigree, Viva could have pursued any career, but chose to become a stripper. This personalized tour of her milieu offers a unique perspective on a thriving industry that is largely condemned or ignored, while painting portraits of women who are passionate, smart, and entrepreneurial. With language that is by turns gritty and glorious, she preaches new paradigms regarding the sex industry and the women who work in it. Part coming-of-age story, part Portland, Oregon, love letter, Magic Gardens makes a valiant case for following one's dreams, whatever they may be.